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10 cent containers are bottles or cans that feature a 10c marking* - which means they are included in the container deposit scheme. The container deposit scheme gives a 10 cent refund for every eligible 10c bottle or can that is returned to container collection sites / recycling depots. *Manufacturers of wine and spirits in Queensland have until January 2027 to stamp their labels with the 10-cent refund symbol. Eligible glass wine and spirit bottles may be returned for a refund without the 10-cent mark during this grace period.

Containers for Change is the organisation responsible for operating our container deposit scheme in Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA). My Containers for Change member ID, for 10 Cent Tom Limited, is: C10262162

In Queensland, most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible. Eligible containers must: Be included on the scheme’s list of products Display* the refund mark (e.g. “10c refund at collection depots/points in participating State/Territory of purchase”) *Manufacturers of wine and spirits in Queensland have until January 2027 to stamp their labels with the 10-cent refund symbol. Eligible glass wine and spirit bottles may be returned for a refund without the 10-cent mark during this grace period. Check the eligibility of your containers by: Checking the barcode online using the Containers for Change website here Scanning the barcode on mobile using the Containers for Change QLD app

There are some beverage containers that are not eligible for a refund. In Queensland, generally excluded containers are those that are less than 150ml and greater than 3L Excluded containers include: - Plain milk containers of all sizes including plant-based milk substitutes - Containers 1L or more that contained flavoured milk, pure fruit or vegetable juice, cask wine or cask water - Concentrated / undiluted cordial or syrup containers - Sachets above 250ml that have contained wine - Registered health tonics

Check out my Containers page to learn more about where to go and what to do, depending on your location.

My Containers for Change member ID for 10 Cent Tom Limited is: C10262162

Yes! As of 1 November 2023, glass wine and spirit bottles between 150ml - 3L are now eligible. Hooray!

 From 1 November 2023 until January 2027 - eligible glass wine and spirit bottles can be returned for a refund without the 10-cent mark. This is because wine and spirit manufacturers have been given a grace period, until January 2027, to update their labels to include the 10-cent refund mark.

There are so many different ways to help me and contribute to my cause - I hope we can find something that works for you too! Some ideas: 1. Collect 10 cent containers and contribute them to my cause 2. Donate gifts of money or property to my charity (as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), eligible donations can also be claimed as tax-deductions) 3. Show the world that you're one of my supporters by showing off some 10 Cent Tom merch: t-shirts, stubby coolers, bottle-openers 4. Host one (or more) of my bins 5. Hire me and my 10 Cent Tom Crew for collection and recycling services for your business or events 6. Tell your friends and family about me and what I do Interested in sponsorship or partnership opportunities? Or maybe have something else in mind? Contact my team today! Honestly, whatever you can do is and will be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Container Donations To donate your 10 cent containers to my cause, check out the Containers page for different options and locations. Non-Container Donations To donate money or other gifts, please see the Donate page to learn more about: 1. What you're giving to 2. How to give 3. How to request a Gift Receipt (for claiming tax deductions) Something else? If you haven't found an answers to what you need, please just contact my team.

Simple answer? Containers = $00.10 The 10 Cent Tom Limited charity receives $00.10 for every 1 x eligible container donated to the organisation. For example: 1 x case of beer (approx. 24-30 containers) = $2.40-3.00 1 x 240L 10 Cent Tom recycle bin can provide up to $20-$23 (on average, and only if uncontaminated) But we're saving up and we're in it for the long run! A small portion of the above funds are used to cover costs in travel and bin maintenance, but the majority of funds raised through container collections go towards saving for a 10 Cent Tom site that will employ people with disabilities to process and sort containers for the Containers for Change scheme. In addition to the above, 10 Cent Tom's bins and collection services (particularly for businesses and events) are how Tom is growing his for-purpose, nonprofit, business. So, don't delay - host a bin and hire Tom and his crew today!

My Containers for Change member ID for 10 Cent Tom Limited is: C10262162

10 cent containers are bottles or cans that feature a 10c marking* - which means they are included in the container deposit scheme. The container deposit scheme gives a 10 cent refund for every eligible 10c bottle or can that is returned to container collection sites / recycling depots. *From 1 November 2023, until January 2027, wine and spirit bottles are eligible containers - even if they don't feature the 10c marking.

Containers for Change is the organisation responsible for operating our container deposit scheme in Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA). My Containers for Change member ID, for 10 Cent Tom Limited, is: C10262162

In Queensland, most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible. Eligible containers must: Be included on the scheme’s list of products Display* the refund mark (e.g. “10c refund at collection depots/points in participating State/Territory of purchase”) *Manufacturers of wine and spirits in Queensland have until January 2027 to stamp their labels with the 10-cent refund symbol. Eligible glass wine and spirit bottles may be returned for a refund without the 10-cent mark during this grace period. Check the eligibility of your containers by: Checking the barcode online using the Containers for Change website here Scanning the barcode on mobile using the Containers for Change QLD app

There are some beverage containers that are not eligible for a refund. In Queensland, generally excluded containers are those that are less than 150ml and greater than 3L Excluded containers include: - Plain milk containers of all sizes including plant-based milk substitutes - Containers 1L or more that contained flavoured milk, pure fruit or vegetable juice, cask wine or cask water - Concentrated/undiluted cordial or syrup containers - Sachets above 250ml that have contained wine - Registered health tonics

 From 1 November 2023 until January 2027 - eligible glass wine and spirit bottles can be returned for a refund without the 10-cent mark. This is because wine and spirit manufacturers have been given a grace period, until January 2027, to update their labels to include the 10-cent refund mark.

Yes! As of 1 November 2023, glass wine and spirit bottles between 150ml - 3L are now eligible. Hooray!